Gympie to Rockhampton Traveling on the Bruce Highway
On today’s journey, we roll north along Queensland’s iconic highway — from Gympie’s gold rush roots, through the sugar and citrus country of Childers and Gin Gin, past the quiet bushland charm of Miriam Vale, and on to the mighty Fitzroy River and the beef capital, Rockhampton.
This stretch of road is more than just kilometres on the odometer — it’s where big landscapes open up, small-town bakeries become essential stops, and the history of First Nations culture and pioneering industry sits alongside the modern road trip reality.
We’ll talk:
How the land shifts as you head north into warm cattle and cane country
Local stories and landmarks with meaning beyond the road signs
The small-town stops that break up the drive (and why they matter)
Some fun trivia along the way to keep everyone in the car involved
It’s relaxed, friendly, like travelling with a mate who knows the road.
You can find website links for the places mentioned in this episode in the notes below.
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And if you're new here, make sure to check out our other road series — including:
Buderim to Agnes Water
Gympie to Rockhampton
Safe travels, keep exploring, and remember — every road leads to a new story.
Queensland Road Conditions (Live): https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/
Bruce Highway Route Map: https://www.QLD.gov.au/transport/conditions/roadworks/bruce-highway
If you enjoyed this episode🔗 Episode Notes / Links (Not read aloud)Visitor Information & Town GuidesTown / RegionOfficial/Useful LinkGympie Visitor Centrehttps://www.visitgympieregion.com.au/Childers / Bundaberg Region Tourismhttps://www.bundabergregion.org/childersGin Gin Visitor Infohttps://www.bundabergregion.org/gin-ginMiriam Vale / Gladstone Region Travelhttps://www.gladstoneregion.info/miriam-valeRockhampton Visitor Informationhttps://www.explorerockhampton.com.au/Road Trip / PlanningPlaces Mentioned (Optional Add-Ons If Featured in Your Episode)
